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. >>> troops will stay in afghanistan until well into next year. afghanistan's president signed the agreement into law yesterday. it will go into effect january 1st. u.s. and nato will help afghan security forces with training equipment and funding. >>> a local mother is asking for her son's murderer to turn himself in to police. it's been a month since someone shot hollis johnson. the family held a candlelight vigil at the complex where he died. surveillance shows the man walking into his apartment and seconds later ran out and drove away. >> i know you have a mother. i know you have family. i'm pleading with you now to come forward >> prince george's county detectives also attended the memorial. they don't believe johnson's killer knew him. >>> a boy's father and stepmother are in jail for holding him for four years. they found the 13-year-old boy hidden behind a fake wall that had been camouflaged with towels. somehow the boy got a hold of a phone which helped police find him. he was reunited with his mother on saturday. neighbors say they saw t
. >>> troops will stay in afghanistan until well into next year. afghanistan's president signed the agreement into law yesterday. it will go into effect january 1st. u.s. and nato will help afghan security forces with training equipment and funding. >>> a local mother is asking for her son's murderer to turn himself in to police. it's been a month since someone shot hollis johnson. the family held a candlelight vigil at the complex where he died. surveillance shows the man...
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military plan to withdraw most forces from afghanistan by the end of the year. they are trying to figure out what triggered the attack. preliminary reports suggest it wasn't the result of a taliban plan or an attempt to target the general. more than 10 oh 0 american troops have been killed in the insider attacks. the number of incidents have significantly dropped in the last two years. 53 americans were killed in these attacks. this year, three including yesterday's attack. experts say the overall threat will never be eliminated. >> the taliban will never stop trying to recruit afghans to conduct these kind of attacks on americans and afghan soldiers. that will continue forever. >> along with major green's death, 15 people were also wounded. eight of them are americans. army chief of staff ray odierno sent out a statement this evening saying these soldiers were professionals, committed to the mission. it is their service and sacrifice that define us as an army. back to you. >> thanks, jim. now to weather. doug, can we expect to hear thunder or something like tha
military plan to withdraw most forces from afghanistan by the end of the year. they are trying to figure out what triggered the attack. preliminary reports suggest it wasn't the result of a taliban plan or an attempt to target the general. more than 10 oh 0 american troops have been killed in the insider attacks. the number of incidents have significantly dropped in the last two years. 53 americans were killed in these attacks. this year, three including yesterday's attack. experts say the...
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. >> coming up tonight at 6:00, we are following developments out of afghanistan tonight where there's been a suicide bombing at a luxury hotel there. >>> we have video that shows what police think might be serial burglars in the act. they got away with tens of thousands of dollars of drugs at a local pharmacy. >>> and the pope made an announcement for the first time on twitter. those stories and more coming up in a few minutes. >>> still to come at 5:00, a man who discovered caylee anthony's body takes the stand for the defense. will his testimony cast doubt on the state's murder case? >>> a big day for the defense in the casey anthony trial. her family members were called to the stand along with a meter reader who found caylee anthony's skull. >> reporter: it's been an important day for the defense, with several key witnesses taking the stand including casey anthony's entire family. the most explosive testimony from her father george who denied having a romantic relationship with a volunteer helping to find his missing granddaughter or telling that woman that caylee's death was an ac
. >> coming up tonight at 6:00, we are following developments out of afghanistan tonight where there's been a suicide bombing at a luxury hotel there. >>> we have video that shows what police think might be serial burglars in the act. they got away with tens of thousands of dollars of drugs at a local pharmacy. >>> and the pope made an announcement for the first time on twitter. those stories and more coming up in a few minutes. >>> still to come at 5:00, a man...
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forces in afghanistan is probably necessary. the administration detailed to congress, today, new ways that it plans to measure success in that region, including destruction of terrorist networks, and building effective justice systems there. >>> a student who fought abroad is back to hitting the books after a turbulent start to school. he faced deployment back to iraq. he's already spent four years in the army, 15 months of that in combat in iraq. it was during that time he applied to be a student. on the first day of classes, he got a call from the army calling him back to active duty. >> i worked on getting letters from faculty members an students from my senator -- >> his contract with the army allowed them to call him back to duty. he doesn't know how long the exemption will last. if needed, he will leave school and return to iraq. >>> still to come, city leaders talking about their concerns and fire hydrants. >>> rewards in tracking down valuable artwork. >>> later, chris brown began manual labor. >>> how about the weather?
forces in afghanistan is probably necessary. the administration detailed to congress, today, new ways that it plans to measure success in that region, including destruction of terrorist networks, and building effective justice systems there. >>> a student who fought abroad is back to hitting the books after a turbulent start to school. he faced deployment back to iraq. he's already spent four years in the army, 15 months of that in combat in iraq. it was during that time he applied to...
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he just got orders to deploy tof anist afghanistan, it's his first deployme deployment. >> i'm excited because it's a lsivilege to serve in this capacity but i'mnervous because i knew it would meathime away fro community and my important and daughter. >> reporter: his daughter is 10 months old. >> she's starting to walk and babble so hopefully i'll be able to see her first steps befor i go, but i'll miss the first birth day some real milestones while i'm gone. >> reporter: smith who represents silver sprg says he his could hing like happen but there was no way told know if it w his orders have him leaving ten days before the general assembly session is over. >> we've had to move things a little bit so it's been ae challeut i'm confident we can accomplish the agenda with the time i have. w>> reporter: smith said inspired to serve in the military on 9/11 when he was a sophomore in college.is this will be first deployment. >> i think everyone in my generation was ctim. we all knew where we were on that day. it seemed like a natural way to giveback. >> reporter: he said it's always a remin
he just got orders to deploy tof anist afghanistan, it's his first deployme deployment. >> i'm excited because it's a lsivilege to serve in this capacity but i'mnervous because i knew it would meathime away fro community and my important and daughter. >> reporter: his daughter is 10 months old. >> she's starting to walk and babble so hopefully i'll be able to see her first steps befor i go, but i'll miss the first birth day some real milestones while i'm gone. >>...
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troops from afghanistan. and now tracie potts joins us on the hill with a look at what this could mean for u.s. commitments long term. >> reporter: well, the white house is saying long term it means we are still planning to get out of there, get the vast majority of our troops out of there by the end of next year. but the half of the 10,000 who were coming home this year they will stay. so basically they're pushing everything toward the last year. and that is at the request of afghanistan's new president. he will be here in just a few hours on capitol hill speaking to congress. evgeni says they're expecting more extremists to rise up in the spring. there is also a concern by some that isis could begin to take hold in afghanistan. so he wants the troops to stay through this year also just a few weeks ago, another world lead are waser was here speaking benjamin netanyahu, and now he's denying allegations that israel was spying on our nuclear talks and feeding that information to republicans here in congress. >>
troops from afghanistan. and now tracie potts joins us on the hill with a look at what this could mean for u.s. commitments long term. >> reporter: well, the white house is saying long term it means we are still planning to get out of there, get the vast majority of our troops out of there by the end of next year. but the half of the 10,000 who were coming home this year they will stay. so basically they're pushing everything toward the last year. and that is at the request of...
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today's attack was the third on nato an afghanistan this week alone. you might remember wednesday an american contractor was killed during an attack on the u.s. base there. >>> oil, it's been pouring into the gulf of mexico for more than a month now. and bp says it is still days away from trying to cap the well. this, as more oil washes up on the louisiana's coastline and marshes. jay gray from louisiana tonight. >> reporter: cleanup teams are doing what they can to get some of the oil out of the marshland as throng southern edge of louisiana. unfortunately some of ten environment is not -- the environment is not easy to clean up. >> huge amounts of oil is spilling. they have equipment on the sea floor preparing for the top-kill the process they hope to use to stop the flow by pumping mud into the leak to m it and sealing the riser with cement. initially set for sunday engineers say they won't be ready until tuesday at the earliest. another setback for so many along the gulf coast who already have been waiting for more than a month now. >> i sense frus
today's attack was the third on nato an afghanistan this week alone. you might remember wednesday an american contractor was killed during an attack on the u.s. base there. >>> oil, it's been pouring into the gulf of mexico for more than a month now. and bp says it is still days away from trying to cap the well. this, as more oil washes up on the louisiana's coastline and marshes. jay gray from louisiana tonight. >> reporter: cleanup teams are doing what they can to get some of...
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in february after his first two were in afghanistan. readjusting to civilian life and finding a good job are difficult challenges. >> having challenges and difficulties reintegrating back into the community. >> the unemployed a rate for these veterans, post on 11 vets have a 7.7% unemployment rate compared to the overall 7.4% rate. that is where the fun comes in. -- that is where the fund comes in. it is not just jobs. canceling is available. that's can receive benefits. >> we are not where we need to be. we are making progress breed >> president obama is reassuring veteran groups that their service is not forgotten. aheadwill keep moving with paper less systems. >> to build hope for those who sacrifice so much. >> if you need help or need access to different support systems. >> he considers himself lucky he has a good job in the i.t. field, and a loving and supportive family. gets satisfaction from helping fellow veterans coming home. >> thank you. police in st. mary's county are calling it a suspicious death. found ay, searchers body.
in february after his first two were in afghanistan. readjusting to civilian life and finding a good job are difficult challenges. >> having challenges and difficulties reintegrating back into the community. >> the unemployed a rate for these veterans, post on 11 vets have a 7.7% unemployment rate compared to the overall 7.4% rate. that is where the fun comes in. -- that is where the fund comes in. it is not just jobs. canceling is available. that's can receive benefits. >> we...
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he is is the highest ranked to die in afghanistan during the war. for a time he was in charge of chaining 20,000 soldiers a year at fort lee in virginia. >>> now to a murder reverb rating. tonight jackie benson shows us the surveillance video of the person police are looking for. the surveillance camera video taken about 8:30 thursday night shows a man walking calmly across east capitol street away from the bus stop where 23-year-old jones had been stabbed to death. >> whoever did this i want you to be a man or whatever you was, a hater, whatever, just step forward and just plead your case and say that you did it. >> reporter: all that is left is her love for an only son whose choices included living as a trans gendered person she always supported. she said it was easy to love her child. >> we never had a boring day in our house. if i just mention my son's name to anybody they start laughing. everybody loves him. >> reporter: police say a motive for the murder has not been established but they want to talk to the man seen in the video. d.c. police h
he is is the highest ranked to die in afghanistan during the war. for a time he was in charge of chaining 20,000 soldiers a year at fort lee in virginia. >>> now to a murder reverb rating. tonight jackie benson shows us the surveillance video of the person police are looking for. the surveillance camera video taken about 8:30 thursday night shows a man walking calmly across east capitol street away from the bus stop where 23-year-old jones had been stabbed to death. >> whoever...
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ten years ago today, american forces began their assault on the taliban in afghanistan. the world's top commander said the u.s. military had a frightenly simplistic understanding of afghanistan and its culture when it invaded. the retirement army general mcchrystal says that's why it's lasted so long. the u.s. is only about halfway to reaching its war goals. >>> in about 30 minutes, the winner of the nobel peace prize will be announced. there is speculation that they may honor those with movements in the arab springs. there's almost speculation the award may go to mark zuckerberg. as soon as the announcement is made, we'll bring it to you here on news 4. >>> a virginia woman will spend years in prison for killing her granddaughter. last november, they threw her granddaughter off the sky walk at tyson corner mall. her defense team tried to argue that she was mentally ill and insane. prosecutors say it was because she hated her son-in-law and was enacting revenge for her daughter getting present pregnant before she was married. >>> the county received $28.2 million from th
ten years ago today, american forces began their assault on the taliban in afghanistan. the world's top commander said the u.s. military had a frightenly simplistic understanding of afghanistan and its culture when it invaded. the retirement army general mcchrystal says that's why it's lasted so long. the u.s. is only about halfway to reaching its war goals. >>> in about 30 minutes, the winner of the nobel peace prize will be announced. there is speculation that they may honor those...
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. >>> the war in afghanistan could soon be over according to sources. hamid karzai is having meetings with taliban representatives, and they're negotiating a possible end to the war. sources stress that the talks are preliminary and no major decisions ha been made as of yet. these come on the heels of general david petraeus saying these discussions are, quote, how you end these kind of insurge sis. >>> 4:38. a maryland man missing right no >>> and a crook who covered his tracks by covering a hazmat scare. >>> and would-be times square bomber with a troubling message from the courtroom. >>> a change is coming. weather and tra3q with the money you invest in clothes, why risk they'll end up faded or stretched ? try woolite. woolite isn't just for your delicates. it's for all your clothes. with woolite complete you can wash everything because it has the right balance of cleaning and care. and say goodbye to fading, shrinking and stretching. woolite complete keeps all your clothes looking like n, longer. visit woolite.us to print your high value woolite coup
. >>> the war in afghanistan could soon be over according to sources. hamid karzai is having meetings with taliban representatives, and they're negotiating a possible end to the war. sources stress that the talks are preliminary and no major decisions ha been made as of yet. these come on the heels of general david petraeus saying these discussions are, quote, how you end these kind of insurge sis. >>> 4:38. a maryland man missing right no >>> and a crook who covered...
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the group was flown in from iraq and afghanistan. they weren't scheduled to come home until christmas so everyone we spoke to said they are just thankful for their loved ones to be home this thanksgiving. >> it's incredible. we didn't expect all of this. we just thought we were coming to pick him up. >> i have butterflies. i feel like the day at our wedding, the day of our wedding is what i feel like right now. >> aw. for some of the service members it is just a quick trip home, though. they're heading back overseas this weekend. at least a few moments together. >> that is a quick trip. >> that is a very quick trip. and it's tough. it's almost harder to have a little moment together and then have to say good-bye again. >> enjoy the moment. >> exactly. >> and we're enjoying the moment with rain, right? >> and it's ending here in the detective and much of our western and northern suburbs the rain has stopped temporarily. there is moderate to heavy rain for our viewers in southern maryland and the east short. we have the wind picking up
the group was flown in from iraq and afghanistan. they weren't scheduled to come home until christmas so everyone we spoke to said they are just thankful for their loved ones to be home this thanksgiving. >> it's incredible. we didn't expect all of this. we just thought we were coming to pick him up. >> i have butterflies. i feel like the day at our wedding, the day of our wedding is what i feel like right now. >> aw. for some of the service members it is just a quick trip...
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afghanistan's defense ministry says the strike in a western province and killed four afghan soldiers and three policemen. police say 15 afghan soldiers and one policeman were also hurt. >>> the u.n. said it is still figuring out how many of the staffers will be pulled out of afghanistan temporarily. the u.n. is quick to point out that it is not withdrawing or pulling out from afghanistan and will continue its work in that country. >>> now to the fight against swine flu. despite all the news about the swine flu vaccine, a new poll shows that most washingtonians don't want to get it. the greater washington board of trade commission that surveyed found 55% of the adults in our area are unwilling to get the swine flu vaccine. more than one-third of parents that have children at home say they don't want it. that has business people worried about the potential loss of manpower hours across our region. >>> that poll own stopping the lot at fairfax swine flu vaccination clinic this morning. over 200 people are waiting in hopes of getting vaccine. but this clinic is only for certain groups of
afghanistan's defense ministry says the strike in a western province and killed four afghan soldiers and three policemen. police say 15 afghan soldiers and one policeman were also hurt. >>> the u.n. said it is still figuring out how many of the staffers will be pulled out of afghanistan temporarily. the u.n. is quick to point out that it is not withdrawing or pulling out from afghanistan and will continue its work in that country. >>> now to the fight against swine flu....
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commander in afghanistan says an early morning air strike took them out. 38 people were killed when the chinook helicopter went down on saturday. the pentagon says it will release the names of all 30 americans killed. among them are navy seals and members of the elite seal team six. friday will be a day of mourning. he asked that flags be flown at half staff in the state in honor of those who have fallen. >>> coming up tonight, a family of fugitives have been caught after kagt days on the run and two high-speed gun-blazing chases with police. >>> a woman mauled by a chimp preparing to unveil her new face tomorrow. >>> and meet the local delivery driver who won the lottery and celebrated with a grilled cheese sandwich. >>> this weekend we could see big problems. >>> the nationwide manhunt for three fugitive siblings ended today. they were captured after a high-speed chase and a crash with police in southern colorado. eight days ago they were in another high-speed chase in florida and then an armed bank robbery in georgia. authorities say the chase today ended differently thanks to the de
commander in afghanistan says an early morning air strike took them out. 38 people were killed when the chinook helicopter went down on saturday. the pentagon says it will release the names of all 30 americans killed. among them are navy seals and members of the elite seal team six. friday will be a day of mourning. he asked that flags be flown at half staff in the state in honor of those who have fallen. >>> coming up tonight, a family of fugitives have been caught after kagt days on...
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pentagon officials have warned against pulling too much combat power out of afghanistan too quickly. there are about 100,000 american troops deployed to afghanistan and pakistan right now. >>> newt gingrich's presidential bid took another hit today when two of his top fundraising advisers quit. they won't say why they left but sources close to the campaign tell the associated press that the former house speaker's campaign is more than $1 million in debt. late tonight nbc news confirmed that newt gingrich had a second line of tiffany & co credit for $1 million. >>> former utah governor jon huntsman is throwing his hat into the ring. he said he and the president both love the united states, but have different visions about the future. >>> coming up tonight, an argument over a pair of keys led to fireworks that nobody was expecting. >>> a change in the law has some concerned about gunshots in the virginia suburbs. >>> the man who robbed a bank for the sole purpose of getting to see a doctor might finally get his wish. >>> the touching story of a teenage girl who sent friends her bucket
pentagon officials have warned against pulling too much combat power out of afghanistan too quickly. there are about 100,000 american troops deployed to afghanistan and pakistan right now. >>> newt gingrich's presidential bid took another hit today when two of his top fundraising advisers quit. they won't say why they left but sources close to the campaign tell the associated press that the former house speaker's campaign is more than $1 million in debt. late tonight nbc news confirmed...
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national guard, the 273rd mp and cid are leaving for afghanistan. >> it will be a difficult time, and we're proud of them and they are in tiptop shape, and we're looking forward to them coming home, really. >> lieutenant matthew wilson can't wait to be home. he's not leaving just his wife, but his baby daughter, kennedy, as well, but with the technology like skype, he plans to keep in touch. >> yeah, we'll be in touch. >> i have kennedy to keep me busy. she's my new boss, really. >> friends and family gathered for a sendoff ceremony wr, and some it's a new separation. >> i am prepared and i hope my family can stay strong. it's a while, but i think i will be able to pull through, and if i can, i am sure they can. >> his first tour, he will not be alone. his cousin is serving with him. and another set of cousins, too. >> it helps to be with somebody you know? >> yeah, it does a whole lot. mentally and emotionally. you know your family, you have something to look forward to coming back home to. >> i have known my cousins for years now, so we have a closer bond than other soldiers. >> rep
national guard, the 273rd mp and cid are leaving for afghanistan. >> it will be a difficult time, and we're proud of them and they are in tiptop shape, and we're looking forward to them coming home, really. >> lieutenant matthew wilson can't wait to be home. he's not leaving just his wife, but his baby daughter, kennedy, as well, but with the technology like skype, he plans to keep in touch. >> yeah, we'll be in touch. >> i have kennedy to keep me busy. she's my new...
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could end its combat in afghanistan by the end of next year. defense secretary leon panetta hopes to shift training. he also said u.s. and nato forces begin to plan a final phase of afghan security control by mid next year. at the same time, reports out of london say the taliban backed by pakistan plan to retake control of afghanistan after nato forces leave. >>> well, this morning d.c. police are looking for a man who walked into an elementary school and inappropriately touched a student. the incident happened at ketchum elementary school in southeast. the victim immediately told the teacher. the teacher and officials swept the building but did not find the suspect. the students are safe. the school says it has notified some parents about what happened but some parents are outraged. >> i want to transfer my kids if they don't find the person who did this. >> it makes me feel bad, terrible as a parent because i have to protect my child, so it makes me feel bad. >> the d.c. public school issued a statement saying, quote, dcps is treating this ma
could end its combat in afghanistan by the end of next year. defense secretary leon panetta hopes to shift training. he also said u.s. and nato forces begin to plan a final phase of afghan security control by mid next year. at the same time, reports out of london say the taliban backed by pakistan plan to retake control of afghanistan after nato forces leave. >>> well, this morning d.c. police are looking for a man who walked into an elementary school and inappropriately touched a...
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. >> the third time is the charm for afghanistan's all girl robotics team. six members of the team should arrive at dulles airport within the hour, they were finally granted visas after applying for the third time. president trump personally intervened to reverse a decision denying them entry in to the country. the girls will now be able to participate in next week's international competition here along with entrance from 157 countries. which also includes syrian refuges. >> take a look at the video, a massey sinkhole swallows up at least two homes in florida, this happened this morning, it's about 30 miles north of tampa, if you know the area. the officials say the sinkhole started out of the size of a small pool and became bigger and bigger and growing at one point, at 30 feet per hour of the collapse there. but firefighters did rescue two dogs from inside. at least ten other homes have been evacuated for safety reasons and so, far, no reports of injuries. >> kind of a mess. >> yeah. >> doug, quite -- did you get a good night sleep in that neighborhood? in
. >> the third time is the charm for afghanistan's all girl robotics team. six members of the team should arrive at dulles airport within the hour, they were finally granted visas after applying for the third time. president trump personally intervened to reverse a decision denying them entry in to the country. the girls will now be able to participate in next week's international competition here along with entrance from 157 countries. which also includes syrian refuges. >> take a...
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a lot of citizens in afghanistan don't believe the soldier acted alone. the pentagons he's from joint base lewis mcchord on his first tour in afghanistan. right now it appears he did act alone. last month you'll remember the accidental burnings of the koran at bagram air base sparked deadly protests across the country. today there are calls for new demonstrations. joe, back to you. >> thank you very much. >>> today the d.c. council is considering putting a new child sex abuse law on the books. the bill would create criminal penalties for anyone with knowledge of but does not report the sexual abuse of a child. the council's judiciary committee will hold a public hearing on the legislation at 11:00 this morning. >>> fairfax county school board will get some help today in its search for a new superintendent. montgomery county school board will meet with its fairfax county counterparts today to offer advice. long-time fairfax county superintendent jack dale announced last fall he will be stepping down after the 2013/2014 school year. montgomery county recent
a lot of citizens in afghanistan don't believe the soldier acted alone. the pentagons he's from joint base lewis mcchord on his first tour in afghanistan. right now it appears he did act alone. last month you'll remember the accidental burnings of the koran at bagram air base sparked deadly protests across the country. today there are calls for new demonstrations. joe, back to you. >> thank you very much. >>> today the d.c. council is considering putting a new child sex abuse law...
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troops had been scheduled to leave afghanistan next year. the president says that country's military is still not as strong as it needs to be. americans will continue to serve in a training and counter-terrorism role. >>> new at 11:00 tonight. another stumbling block for those daily fantasy sports sites. they are now illegal in nevada. the nevada gaming control board issued a seceos and dcease and order. they meet the definition of gambling in nevada and need a license to operate in the state. fantasy sports sites can begin operating again if they obtain the license. i took a look to see whether they should be considered gambling. to see that, head to our site and search gambling. >>> tonight, a controversial solution, parents reacting to a proposal that would relocate students in montgomery county. >>> a high school football coach accused of ordering play others to take out a ref with a tearful apology tonight, but still de denying the order. >>> graffiti that made it on to the set of the hit show "homeland" making a political statement aga
troops had been scheduled to leave afghanistan next year. the president says that country's military is still not as strong as it needs to be. americans will continue to serve in a training and counter-terrorism role. >>> new at 11:00 tonight. another stumbling block for those daily fantasy sports sites. they are now illegal in nevada. the nevada gaming control board issued a seceos and dcease and order. they meet the definition of gambling in nevada and need a license to operate in...
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soldiers were killed today in afghanistan. a u.s. military official says that they were killed by an improvised explosive device. those soldiers were working with afghans in southern afghanistan. how the government shutdown forced a change of plans for the families of fallen heroes from our area. >>> leading the conversation. once taboo topic that the national cathedral is hosting a forum on today. >>> we're online throughout the morning. please join us on our >>> right now, police need your help to find two men who robbed a liquor store last night. officials say the two masked men held up the a-1 liquor store on martin luther king highway around 6:00 last night. thieves split up. one held store employees at gunpoint while the other grabbed cash from behind the counter. as the two were getting away, one of them stopped and shot a worker in the leg. that store employee is expected to be fine. >>> 14 people are recovering this morning after a generator issue caused a carbon monoxide leak. several resident at the middlebrook apartment b
soldiers were killed today in afghanistan. a u.s. military official says that they were killed by an improvised explosive device. those soldiers were working with afghans in southern afghanistan. how the government shutdown forced a change of plans for the families of fallen heroes from our area. >>> leading the conversation. once taboo topic that the national cathedral is hosting a forum on today. >>> we're online throughout the morning. please join us on our >>>...
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she disappeared around the same time her husband left for afghanistan. craig melvin talked with the woman's family. >> reporter: kim nelson has not seen or heard from her daughter since january 29th. neither has anyone else. >> i'm praying and hoping she's safe. wherever she is we know we love her. >> reporter: she's a 21-year-old senior at george mason university. and a mother. this is her son and this is her husband, an army soldier deployed to afghanistan. decker's family said they have been married for a year and a half. >> he's been here in the country on leave and was with miss decker back in january and so we need to come up with a timeline as far as their contact with each other before he was sent back to afghanistan. >> reporter: loudoun county police say they are trying to arrange a face to face conversation with the husband. bethany decker was last seen at her apartment complex. investigators found her car in the parking lot. neighbors described what they frequently heard. >> like midnight they fighting or sorry they having problems. it was al
she disappeared around the same time her husband left for afghanistan. craig melvin talked with the woman's family. >> reporter: kim nelson has not seen or heard from her daughter since january 29th. neither has anyone else. >> i'm praying and hoping she's safe. wherever she is we know we love her. >> reporter: she's a 21-year-old senior at george mason university. and a mother. this is her son and this is her husband, an army soldier deployed to afghanistan. decker's family...
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in the past they've observed, fought, and died in iraq and afghanistan. now they will consider lifting some of the restrictions and let them serve in combat. women will still be banned from serving in infantry combat units. >>> the federal air marshal service could come under scrutiny today when the inspector general releases a repo report. some are accused of making fun of veterans, gays, and minorities. the federal air marshal services director describes some of the behavior as, quote, egregious and despicable. despite the offensive comments, the inspector general found no evidence of widespread discrepancy between the agency. >>> the entire bus fleet of air 380s, will be checked for cracks in the wings. the safety agency initially ordered inspections for 20 planes laugh month after cracks were found in the wings of airlines. australia's qantas just rye moved one of i itself a-380s. they claim they're safe to flee. >>> a developing story now. talks between greek political leaders on weather to accept the european bailout palkage that inclueses inclueses
in the past they've observed, fought, and died in iraq and afghanistan. now they will consider lifting some of the restrictions and let them serve in combat. women will still be banned from serving in infantry combat units. >>> the federal air marshal service could come under scrutiny today when the inspector general releases a repo report. some are accused of making fun of veterans, gays, and minorities. the federal air marshal services director describes some of the behavior as,...
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he spent five months in afghanistan and is thousand back with his fiance katie. i think we're having shall audio trouble, so we'll just give you the short version. there he is. i think we've got it. >> missed it. >> coverdale and his fiance are due to be married in colorado a august 8. congratulations to them and welcome home. >>> grape growers are producing a surplus of wine in the common wealth of virginia. governor mcauliffe says there was a 17% increase in wine grapes last year compared to 2013. they grew about 8,000 tons of grapes in virginia. >> a good problem to have. >> exactly. you may also soon be eating world class food will southwest d.c.. developers at the wharf are in talks with top chef alums like mike isabella. they're encouraged to open new restaurants. the it's just part of the $1 billion first phase which is expected to open in 2017. >> wonderful. we welcome them. >>> stay with us. "news 4 today" continues right now at 5:00 a.m.. >>> good morning, everybody. welcome to news 4 "today". tom and melissa keeping a close eye on weather and traffic f
he spent five months in afghanistan and is thousand back with his fiance katie. i think we're having shall audio trouble, so we'll just give you the short version. there he is. i think we've got it. >> missed it. >> coverdale and his fiance are due to be married in colorado a august 8. congratulations to them and welcome home. >>> grape growers are producing a surplus of wine in the common wealth of virginia. governor mcauliffe says there was a 17% increase in wine grapes...
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he w held captive for five years in afghanistan for being releas pri swap. with these charges, sources sayi that the time spent in pris by the enemy that's someg that may be taken into accoun >> thank you. >>> right now the blizzard is hammg parts of new england. there's a live look at the currt conditions in rhodl cone to fall h tomorrow. more tn two feet could accu in boston today. hey, chrhey, barbara. right now on boston commt in the city. the measurements all around massac especially towards the central and northern part of the state, are ranging upwards of 30 inches of snow right now, if you can believe it. they a talking about the storm being somewhat of a disapp in new york city but it's something but where fores nailed what was going on and boston remains in the cro hairs. just when i think another heavy band comes through. even in the last hour the snow flak are starting to grow in size indicating a rise in temper especi alt in the clouds. so it's still coming down here and still piling up. now most of the people who would ordina be here in this pa
he w held captive for five years in afghanistan for being releas pri swap. with these charges, sources sayi that the time spent in pris by the enemy that's someg that may be taken into accoun >> thank you. >>> right now the blizzard is hammg parts of new england. there's a live look at the currt conditions in rhodl cone to fall h tomorrow. more tn two feet could accu in boston today. hey, chrhey, barbara. right now on boston commt in the city. the measurements all around massac...
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. >>> we have breaking news out of afghanistan. five service members are among 12 people dead after a u.s. military plane crashes. this was early this morning while taking off from the jalalabad airport in eastern afghanistan. officials say that aircraft was used to transport personnel and oversized cargo. there was no violence reported at the time. seven others were killed incl e including five civilian contractors on board and two afghan civilians on the ground. >>> developing tonight, a small community college in rural oregon dealing with an unspe unspeakable act of violence, 10 people shot dead by a 26-year-old. we now know he forced people to stand up and state their religion before he shot them. the school was only in its fourth day of classes for the fall. >> my teacher had come running into the room in a very big panic, telling all the students 20 plus to come into a teacher's room in this back and hide and duck down. >> the gunman identified tonight as chris harper mercer died in a shootout with police. he was not a studen
. >>> we have breaking news out of afghanistan. five service members are among 12 people dead after a u.s. military plane crashes. this was early this morning while taking off from the jalalabad airport in eastern afghanistan. officials say that aircraft was used to transport personnel and oversized cargo. there was no violence reported at the time. seven others were killed incl e including five civilian contractors on board and two afghan civilians on the ground. >>>...
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efforts in afghanistan. >> first in line, how soon you can get your swineluhot now that vaccines are beginning to roll in. >>> good morning. welcome back tos now 4 today. i'm barbara harrison. >> i'm joe krebs. it is tuesday, 6th day of october, 2009. live look outside, still some we have 53 degrees out there. . >> weopen, inner loop of the beltway looks okay, just ahey're getting closer to finish that project. seems like it's been going on for years. eventually they will be done with it and that will be a good thing. he out to the rails this morning and see how we're doing so far. metro rail, vre and mark rail, reporting no delays as the trai head out for the day. barbara and joe, back to you. >> thank you very much. >>> a warning to women this morning in northern virginia after the report of a woman raped at a park and ride lot. >> this happened during yesterday's evening rush hour at the herndon monroe park and ride lot in resten. michael flynn joins from resten and has more. >> reporter: good morning joe, barbara. already this morning i've seen multiple police cars out here patro
efforts in afghanistan. >> first in line, how soon you can get your swineluhot now that vaccines are beginning to roll in. >>> good morning. welcome back tos now 4 today. i'm barbara harrison. >> i'm joe krebs. it is tuesday, 6th day of october, 2009. live look outside, still some we have 53 degrees out there. . >> weopen, inner loop of the beltway looks okay, just ahey're getting closer to finish that project. seems like it's been going on for years. eventually they...
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and nato forces in afghanistan. general petraeus flew to brussels right after the senate vote. today he met with nato's secretary general and taking part in the international. he tried to reassure them the war is going well despite rising military casualties and other problems. he said there would be no change in the counter insurgency strategy. >> in a counter insurgency, the human terrain is the decisive terrain. and therefore, you must do everything humans possible to protect the population and indeed, again, to reduce the loss of innocent civilian life. >> general petraeus add that had he does not intend to change the rule of everybody gaugement in afghanistan. rather, the alliance will take a hard look at how the standards are implemented. the rules have been applied differently in different parts of the country. sometimes in response to different tactical situations. occasionally due to misinterpretation by commanders on the ground. there are nears a new militant group in pakistan could be responsible for some of the recent deadly attacks that had previously been blamed o
and nato forces in afghanistan. general petraeus flew to brussels right after the senate vote. today he met with nato's secretary general and taking part in the international. he tried to reassure them the war is going well despite rising military casualties and other problems. he said there would be no change in the counter insurgency strategy. >> in a counter insurgency, the human terrain is the decisive terrain. and therefore, you must do everything humans possible to protect the...
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national guard will return home from afghanistan just in time for christmas. members of the d.c. air guard's 113th wing will arrive at andrews air force base later this morning. its aviation package deployed earlier this year and became the first air guard f-16 unit to conduct combat operations in afghanistan. >>> today is apparently the day hundreds of thousands of people will hit the road, catch a plane, or hop on a train to visit family and friends over the holiday season. aaa estimates 92 million people will travel from now until january the 2nd. that's up 1.5% from last year. more than 83 million people will take a road trip. that's up more than 2%. fewer people apparently will get there by airplane. aaa cesaisays air travel is dow nearly 10%. but traveling by train and bus is also up. >> our time now is 4:30. the roads are wet out there, tom. >> yes. still in the wake of the rain that came through, it's going to be wet for another couple of hours. good morning. >>> starting off this friday morning, much of the rain has ended in the metro area and is pushing off to the east.
national guard will return home from afghanistan just in time for christmas. members of the d.c. air guard's 113th wing will arrive at andrews air force base later this morning. its aviation package deployed earlier this year and became the first air guard f-16 unit to conduct combat operations in afghanistan. >>> today is apparently the day hundreds of thousands of people will hit the road, catch a plane, or hop on a train to visit family and friends over the holiday season. aaa...
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one soldier was killed in a fire fight with militants in afghanistan. rotw t wos kop arilden i derosib adomou b erghsth afta isot rnghe biom hpebinedn th e h.no diolwe ss erred leil wh en their vehicle hit a bomb. they were training afghan forces. >> their sacrifice will not be forgotten. they were working every day with the afghan national security forces to make a difference and to help the afghans. >>> in another development, the taliban website says that the group is holding an american soldier reported missing. a statement posted on the site said the taliban arrested the soldier five days ago and that he is still in its custody. no proof was provided and not an indication on what the taliban intends to do with the soldier. u.s. military officials said last week they believe a serviceman had been abducted by the taliba >>robert mcnamara died today at his home in the district. he served as secretary of defense for seven years, longer than anyone else since that job was created. president john kennedy recruited him for the post. at the time, mcnamara
one soldier was killed in a fire fight with militants in afghanistan. rotw t wos kop arilden i derosib adomou b erghsth afta isot rnghe biom hpebinedn th e h.no diolwe ss erred leil wh en their vehicle hit a bomb. they were training afghan forces. >> their sacrifice will not be forgotten. they were working every day with the afghan national security forces to make a difference and to help the afghans. >>> in another development, the taliban website says that the group is holding...
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. >>> breaking news now in afghanistan. nato says five service members have been killed in a roadside bomb in eastern afghanistan. we don't know if the service members were american. we'll continue to follow the story and bring you the very latest as the information comes into our news room. >>> right now we're going to take a live look outside where we have 51 degrees. looks like we might have cloudy skies, though. tom, means we may get some rain a little later on. is that right? >> in fact, we're getting a few sprinkles just to the south and southeast of washington now. if you're flying out of town and head agwai fing a if you're flying out of town and head agwai fing way for the hol you shouldn't have any difficulties in the area as we have just a little light rain. right now at reagan national under a cloudy sky, this is a live picture from city camera. it's 50 degrees there with a southerly wind. it has turned more humid. we do have light rain falling, these areas in green, you see moving in from west to east. they're
. >>> breaking news now in afghanistan. nato says five service members have been killed in a roadside bomb in eastern afghanistan. we don't know if the service members were american. we'll continue to follow the story and bring you the very latest as the information comes into our news room. >>> right now we're going to take a live look outside where we have 51 degrees. looks like we might have cloudy skies, though. tom, means we may get some rain a little later on. is that...
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of the war in afghanistan an rbied in ta country today. the plane carrying general david petraeus landed at the airport in kabul. the general's an rival was not open to the media but the department of defense released video afterward. he was accompanied by the u.s. ambassador to afghanistan carl eikenberry and a senior civilian official from nato. the general is assuming command of 140,000 u.s. and nato troops in afghanistan. >>> many people including the nation's leaders gathered in west virginia today for the burial of senator robert byrd. president obama and vice president biden joined thousands for a memorial service at the state capital. former president bill clinton and congressional leaders also were there. president obama said when he reflects on the full sweep of senator byrd's 92 years, he sees a life in the president's words bent toward justice. robert byrd will be buried at arlington national cemetery on tuesday. >>> the oil disaster has taken the spark out of the usually busy fourth of july weekend along the gulf coast. beache
of the war in afghanistan an rbied in ta country today. the plane carrying general david petraeus landed at the airport in kabul. the general's an rival was not open to the media but the department of defense released video afterward. he was accompanied by the u.s. ambassador to afghanistan carl eikenberry and a senior civilian official from nato. the general is assuming command of 140,000 u.s. and nato troops in afghanistan. >>> many people including the nation's leaders gathered in...
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the husband and father of three girls was killed by a roadside bomb in afghanistan on april 8th with two other marine including robert hendricks of locust valley. >> just chills to my body. chills. >> i can't imagi the grief and the sense of loss that his family must feel. and my heart bleeds for them. >> reporter: the marine's remains arrived at the funeral home with family following, brothersnd sisters remembering. >> marines never die. they just fade awr:. >> reporte staff sergeant christopher slutman came aome today american hero. staff sergeant slutman services begins onhursday with vistation here in the bronx. then there will be a funeral service on frreay and his ins will be brought to arlington national cemetery where he will be laid on rest on tuesday. drew wileder news 4. >>> the streets surrounding notre dame and paris are once again filled with residents and tourists. they scaled back the perimeter put in place after last week's devastating fire. parts of it will remain clos d, but thatn't stop from walking up to get photographs. demonstrators also gathered for te reopeni
the husband and father of three girls was killed by a roadside bomb in afghanistan on april 8th with two other marine including robert hendricks of locust valley. >> just chills to my body. chills. >> i can't imagi the grief and the sense of loss that his family must feel. and my heart bleeds for them. >> reporter: the marine's remains arrived at the funeral home with family following, brothersnd sisters remembering. >> marines never die. they just fade awr:. >>...
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>>> right now at midday, a developing story from afghanistan. a missing american soldier turns up in the video for a taliban. but more to this than meets the eye. >>> why your trip could be more uncomfortab uncomfortable. midday news starts right now. >>> good morning. joe and barbara have the morning off. we begin with the same image we saw 40 years ago today. >> one small step for man. one giant leap for mankind. >> it was around 11:00 a.m. on july 20th, 1969. that man boldly went where man had only dreamed of going. and throught e morning, people from all walks of life paused to remember the first mission to the moon. and megan mcgrath has more on the anniversary of "apollo 11." >> reporter: it's one of those once in amenoments. we have been talking to people about their memories about the first steps on the moon, and it's something they will always remember and won't forget the images. >> it's one small step for man. one gntea lp for mankind. >> reporter: it was 40 years ago that neil armstrong took the historic first step. but for those tha
>>> right now at midday, a developing story from afghanistan. a missing american soldier turns up in the video for a taliban. but more to this than meets the eye. >>> why your trip could be more uncomfortab uncomfortable. midday news starts right now. >>> good morning. joe and barbara have the morning off. we begin with the same image we saw 40 years ago today. >> one small step for man. one giant leap for mankind. >> it was around 11:00 a.m. on july 20th,...
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. >>> we have some breaking news this morning in afghanistan. five nato service members died today, killed by a roadside bombing. it happened in southern afghanistan. 51 foreign service members have been killed this month, including those 30 u.s. service members who died when insurgents shot down their helicopter. and we have some more breaking news out of afghanistan, where four police officers and a young boy have been killed in a pair of bombings. all five were killed in the initial blast in the northwestern city of peshawar. authorities say a female suicide bomber then blew herself up near poli guarding stations at the scene of that first blast. pakistani officials believe a second female suicide bomber was killed in that second attack before she could set off her own explosives. in all, in all, at least 30 people were injured in the two bombings. >>> it's now 4:31. we're going to get our first look at the forecast. another beautiful, refreshing morning. breathing in the nice air. we love the change. >> can you stand it another day? >> oh, i
. >>> we have some breaking news this morning in afghanistan. five nato service members died today, killed by a roadside bombing. it happened in southern afghanistan. 51 foreign service members have been killed this month, including those 30 u.s. service members who died when insurgents shot down their helicopter. and we have some more breaking news out of afghanistan, where four police officers and a young boy have been killed in a pair of bombings. all five were killed in the initial...
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troops in afghanistan. the family members stay men were there for a wedding and to do some humanitarian work. it was some of the same relatives, however, who initially alerted investigators here to a troubling video left behind by one of the men. the alexandria lawyer who has served as the family's adviser described their reaction to the verdict's incentives. >> the families are devastated. i hear they've been very frighten asked skeptical about the fairness of the proceedings from the beginning. >> the most striking thing is the fact that this was basically a courtroom inside the prison where they were being held. where the media and even the family members were. so there was nothing open. >> coming up, i'll tell why you attorneys and those who know the fairfax county man hope they might not end up behind bars in pakistan after all. >>> more to come. just ahead, launch day for the iphone 4 and along with all that anticipation, some griping about this new gadget. >>> also, wizards owner joins us to talk abo
troops in afghanistan. the family members stay men were there for a wedding and to do some humanitarian work. it was some of the same relatives, however, who initially alerted investigators here to a troubling video left behind by one of the men. the alexandria lawyer who has served as the family's adviser described their reaction to the verdict's incentives. >> the families are devastated. i hear they've been very frighten asked skeptical about the fairness of the proceedings from the...
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army soldiers returning from afghanistan was hit with $2,800 in baggage fees by delta. the group was so upset about the charges they posted this video on youtube. in response the airline has increased the limit on bags from three to four for returning soldiers. the airline will also refund bag fees to the soldiers if the government does not reimburse it itself. >>> an upper marlboro couple is facing decades in prison after they held a woman against her will for almost a decade. >> reporter: when we knocked on the door wednesday night the lights were on but neither gloria or alfred edwards jr. came to the door. they have been charged with human trafficking for keeping a filipino woman as a slave for ten years. it started in 1999, she would providing nightly massages to gloria edwards mother but for four year she's allegedly received no payment at all. >> the defendants recruited the victim in the philippines in 1998. they then brought her to the united states in 1999 and held her in slavery-like conditions until the end of 2009. >> reporter: according to authorities, to
army soldiers returning from afghanistan was hit with $2,800 in baggage fees by delta. the group was so upset about the charges they posted this video on youtube. in response the airline has increased the limit on bags from three to four for returning soldiers. the airline will also refund bag fees to the soldiers if the government does not reimburse it itself. >>> an upper marlboro couple is facing decades in prison after they held a woman against her will for almost a decade....
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in afghanistan and cameo washington for grad school. now his family is speaking out after a fight on the streets of d.c. killed him. >>> a soggy september leads to sour grapes for virginia wineries. >> wild skies out there tonight. good evening i'm jim handly in for jim vance. >> i'm doreen gentzler. a lot of lightning and thunder. how long will this go on? doug kammerer starts us off tonight. >> we started the day with strong storms and ended the day with strong storms. they made their way across the district hitting fairfax, prince william, charles counties as they made their way up to the baltimore region. we had flash flooding reported in some locations with an inch to an inch and a half in total the most here in fairfax county. but all of the rain is out of the area. but that's not it. take a look at this area of low pressure. it is sitting and spinning. it will bring us more showers and a thunderstorm tomorrow and bigger changes. >>> now to a terror plot that was carefully conceived that included explosives, model airplanes and th
in afghanistan and cameo washington for grad school. now his family is speaking out after a fight on the streets of d.c. killed him. >>> a soggy september leads to sour grapes for virginia wineries. >> wild skies out there tonight. good evening i'm jim handly in for jim vance. >> i'm doreen gentzler. a lot of lightning and thunder. how long will this go on? doug kammerer starts us off tonight. >> we started the day with strong storms and ended the day with strong...
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. >>> the tankers were taking fuel to nato forces in afghanistan. 15 militants armed with rockets and guns caused a massive fire. militants often target supply targets, and in recent years, destroyed hundreds of vehicles. >>> a hearing took place for detained american raymond davis, the cia contractor is accused of killing two pakistani men. he claims the men were trying to rob him. the attorneys went over legal documents and evidence that will be presented in his trial. another hearing is scheduled for march 3rd. pakistani courts are scheduled to take up the issue. >> and the student from saudi arabia accused of plotting a bomb attack is due in court today. he was arrested on wednesday. he bought explosive materials online to hide inside dolls and baby carrages. he was looking at plans. >> a highly paid aid was fired after the mayor defended him and his hiring. and jackie benson explains. >> let me go without respect and without dignity. >> now, former $110,000 a year government employee, brown became emotional. >> if i wasn't a good fit, the mayor wouldn't have sent me there in the
. >>> the tankers were taking fuel to nato forces in afghanistan. 15 militants armed with rockets and guns caused a massive fire. militants often target supply targets, and in recent years, destroyed hundreds of vehicles. >>> a hearing took place for detained american raymond davis, the cia contractor is accused of killing two pakistani men. he claims the men were trying to rob him. the attorneys went over legal documents and evidence that will be presented in his trial....
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. >> the soldier received a purple heart for his service in iraq and afghanistan. he lives in stafford with his >> shomari stone was on the court when the family got the surprise of a lifetime. >> forward march. >> thank you for your service. >> u.s. army sergeant timothy good rich is overwhelmed with happiness as he receives a standing ovation at the washington within wist wizards game on veterans day. his two kids, his wife jacqueline are by his side. >> i'm taken back by this. i don't -- i'm in complete shock. >> reporter: the irnd honored with a brand-new custom-built mortgage-free home in stafford, virginia thanks to operation finally home a non-profit group that helps wounded veterans and their families. >> i'm completely surprised. i mean we -- we had applied through the organization. and they do a really good job of hiding -- [ laughter ] received a purple heart after he was wounded in 2011. insurgents shot a rocket at his outpost shattering his jaw and injuring the right side of his body. he now suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and has a service
. >> the soldier received a purple heart for his service in iraq and afghanistan. he lives in stafford with his >> shomari stone was on the court when the family got the surprise of a lifetime. >> forward march. >> thank you for your service. >> u.s. army sergeant timothy good rich is overwhelmed with happiness as he receives a standing ovation at the washington within wist wizards game on veterans day. his two kids, his wife jacqueline are by his side. >>...
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president obama is calling into the investigation of a british hostage possibly killed by her ownescuers in afghanistan. she was from scotland. the taliban kidnapped her last month. nato troops may have detonated a grenade that killed her in the middle of a rescue attempt last week. a general in the special operations command has been appointed to investigate that raid. >>> thfinal rescue of 33 men trapped in a mine in chile could begin as early as tonight. recovery teams are making preparation toss lower a 13-foot chamber to extract the men. kerry sanders explains the step-by-step rescue process. >>> the escape cap suld went down 20 feet without a proem. >> we didn't send it down because of risk that somebody could jump in. >> his mood reveals the level of confident here. some of the equipment is still being anchored. >>> things are heating up in the ce for governor in maryland. martin o'malley and challenger and former republican governor bob ehrlich fced off in their first debate on nday. the one-hour debate took place at a baltimore television station. at times the schapgs were intense, especially
president obama is calling into the investigation of a british hostage possibly killed by her ownescuers in afghanistan. she was from scotland. the taliban kidnapped her last month. nato troops may have detonated a grenade that killed her in the middle of a rescue attempt last week. a general in the special operations command has been appointed to investigate that raid. >>> thfinal rescue of 33 men trapped in a mine in chile could begin as early as tonight. recovery teams are making...
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an all-girls robotics team from afghanistan arrived at dulles airport overnight. they were greeted by a ambassador. the team is in washington to take part in a three-day robotics competition that starts tomorrow. they went through a lot to get here. the team members say they were twice denied visas to enter the united states. their dilemma made international headlines. president trump heard about it and intervened to help the girls get visas. >>> in prince georges county today combine pizza, art and kpretive energy what do you get? the joint venture which artworks now and the pizza. the new community gathering space combines art education, social justice programming and peetz ah. it has been in mount ray near since 2011. the pizza place has been in our area for 25 years but it is the first maryland location. >>> and now your storm team 4 forecast. >> it was a beautiful day today. we had temperatures degrees. reagan national hit a high of 90. first weather headline, gorgeous again tomorrow. pretty low humidity for mid-july, plenty of sunshine and no threat of rain
an all-girls robotics team from afghanistan arrived at dulles airport overnight. they were greeted by a ambassador. the team is in washington to take part in a three-day robotics competition that starts tomorrow. they went through a lot to get here. the team members say they were twice denied visas to enter the united states. their dilemma made international headlines. president trump heard about it and intervened to help the girls get visas. >>> in prince georges county today combine...
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forces in more than two years in afghanistan. six american service members killed by a suicide bomber. one of the victims was a detective with the nypd. joseph lemm was on the job for 15 years and was deployed twice to afghanistan. we're working to learn the identity of the other five killed. the taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. coming up, tracie potts will have more on how the u.s. plans to respond to the attack. >>> just into the live desk, check out this video of a plane crash in india. you see smoke pouring out after that jet burst into flames. officials say all ten aboard were killed when the plane went down near the new delhi airport. what caused the crash is still under investigation. more as we get it. >>> it is 4:33 now. >> the car hit them and just like a bowling ball hitting pins. >> today the woman that police accused of driving her car through a crowd of pedestrians will be in court. lakeisha holloway is in jail on suicide watch. her 3-year-old daughter was in the car with her when she swerved on to the
forces in more than two years in afghanistan. six american service members killed by a suicide bomber. one of the victims was a detective with the nypd. joseph lemm was on the job for 15 years and was deployed twice to afghanistan. we're working to learn the identity of the other five killed. the taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. coming up, tracie potts will have more on how the u.s. plans to respond to the attack. >>> just into the live desk, check out this video of a...
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. >>> developments out of kabul, afghanistan. the taliban is taking responsibility for a late night siege on the intercontinental hotel, a spot frequented by westerners and political leaders. seven were kill and eight others wounded. at this time no americans are believed to be among the victims. at least five suicide bombers were involved. the helicopters killed three militants while they were on the roof of the hotel. a major battle is waging in new mexico. that's where a massive wildfire is moving dangerously close to a laboratory there. officials insist the radioactive material is guarded and secure. even the small threat of plutonium being released sent 12,000 residents away. authorities say every tool has been brought in to fight the fire. fire could triple in size. the wind is the wild card. the wind could carry the names in any direction. >>> six astronauts are back on the space station. they spent part of the day in escape capsules. a close encounter with space junk forced them to get on the safety pods and out of the sp
. >>> developments out of kabul, afghanistan. the taliban is taking responsibility for a late night siege on the intercontinental hotel, a spot frequented by westerners and political leaders. seven were kill and eight others wounded. at this time no americans are believed to be among the victims. at least five suicide bombers were involved. the helicopters killed three militants while they were on the roof of the hotel. a major battle is waging in new mexico. that's where a massive...
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. >>> new today, intense gun fight in eastern afghanistan. afghan police chief said the taliban briefly took over a district torching government buildings. the government was within control of the province within a few hours. this comes after another brazen attack in western afghanistan. four taliban militants attacked a compound saturday but were killed. >>> a drone attack reportedly left five people dead. todas attack is in an area known as sunk swear for al qaeda and litants. u.s. officials, however, have not acknowledged firing missiles or dscussed who they might be targeting. there have been 21 suspected military strikes in pakistan this month. >>> bad news for democrats this morning on the eve of decision 2010. a new nbc news/wall street jonal poll shows 49% of likely voters say they prefer a gop-led congress. 43% say they want democrats to stay in charge. if republicans are able to take control of congress they will do so with a damaged brand, however. 41% said they had an unfavorable view of the gop. in our recently, the gop is making
. >>> new today, intense gun fight in eastern afghanistan. afghan police chief said the taliban briefly took over a district torching government buildings. the government was within control of the province within a few hours. this comes after another brazen attack in western afghanistan. four taliban militants attacked a compound saturday but were killed. >>> a drone attack reportedly left five people dead. todas attack is in an area known as sunk swear for al qaeda and...
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. >>> today family and friends will gather to remember local marine killed by an explosion in afghanistan. he was hit by a roadside bomb last month in the helman province. the 19-year-old graduated from north point high school in 2009. his funeral will take place at 1:00 this afternoon at arlington metery. family and friends will hold a candlelight vinl ill at 5:30 this evening at the gazebo in wall wall door of. >>> sh spokeat the headquarters of her pro democracy party. myanmar has been under military rule since 1962. chi was freed on saturday after the latest round of detention kept her under house arrest for more than seven years. the nobel peace prize laureate called for national reconciliation and vowed to press on with her fight for democracy. >> remarkable woman. 4:37. 46 degrees. ahead on news 4 today. skyrocketing salaries of college presidents. who is making th most around here >> plus, what happened to one traveler when he protested the airport body scanners. >>> there is a road there. could make for a tough commu this is your captain speaking. we are 14th in line for takeoff.
. >>> today family and friends will gather to remember local marine killed by an explosion in afghanistan. he was hit by a roadside bomb last month in the helman province. the 19-year-old graduated from north point high school in 2009. his funeral will take place at 1:00 this afternoon at arlington metery. family and friends will hold a candlelight vinl ill at 5:30 this evening at the gazebo in wall wall door of. >>> sh spokeat the headquarters of her pro democracy party....
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. >>> 14 americans died in two separate helicopte crashes today in afghanistan. four troops were killed when two marine helicopters collided in the southern province of helmand. another helicopter went down near the scene of a fire fight between americans and suspected gun and drug dealers in western afghanistan. tonight the taliban has claimed responsibility for shooting down that second helicopter. seven service men and three dea acts were killed. the military has not confirmed that the helicopter was in fact shot down. >>> president obama pledged to service members today that he will carefully consider his decision of whether to send more troops into afghanistan. >> i will never rush the solemn decision of sending knew harm's way. i won't risk your lives unless it is absolutely necessary. >> the president told service members that naval air station in jacksonville that the u.s. armed forces needs a clear mission. he also said he wants to make sure they have the equipment and the support they need to achieve their goals in afghanistan. >>> tomorrow the presiden
. >>> 14 americans died in two separate helicopte crashes today in afghanistan. four troops were killed when two marine helicopters collided in the southern province of helmand. another helicopter went down near the scene of a fire fight between americans and suspected gun and drug dealers in western afghanistan. tonight the taliban has claimed responsibility for shooting down that second helicopter. seven service men and three dea acts were killed. the military has not confirmed that...
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hundreds protested against more involvement in afghanistan. wednesday marks the eighth anniversary of the u.s. invasion. >>> still ahead on news 4 -- a starting interruption to a quiet morning. >> the explosion when it came through the window. >> we'll tell you how this van ended up halfway inside an apartment. >>> sirens go off on campus warning students to stay inside as s.w.a.t. teams searched for a gunman. >>> and one officer's incredible journey to get bac on his bike after being hit protecting a foreign leader. bob, how about the weather? >> doreen, we still have clear and another chilly, moonlit night out there. change is coming up. >>> coming up in sports,en straussburg makes his pro debut. also, the redskins talk about finding a rhythm. and brett favre politics against >>> a doctor's appointment may have saved a man's life this morning. a minivan came crashing through the wall of his apartment. the van landed right on his bed only ten minutes after he got up to get ready for the appointment. the man behind the wheel was apparently get
hundreds protested against more involvement in afghanistan. wednesday marks the eighth anniversary of the u.s. invasion. >>> still ahead on news 4 -- a starting interruption to a quiet morning. >> the explosion when it came through the window. >> we'll tell you how this van ended up halfway inside an apartment. >>> sirens go off on campus warning students to stay inside as s.w.a.t. teams searched for a gunman. >>> and one officer's incredible journey to...
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. >> that meeting was one with general petraeus about the war in afghanistan. >> seems that way. >>> tonight show up next. >> have a great weekend. good night.
. >> that meeting was one with general petraeus about the war in afghanistan. >> seems that way. >>> tonight show up next. >> have a great weekend. good night.
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. >>> today marks nine years since the beginning of the war in afghanistan. the afghan government is now working on a deal with the taliban to try to end that battleand many americans wonder whether u.s. troops will really come home next year, as the president has compromised. nbc's tracie potts is on capitol ll. she joins us live. >> reporter: good morning. good morning, everyone. for the many families who have had loved ones to die in afghanistan, and there are hundreds of them in this country now, this is another anniversary. it's full of questions about whether we're actually fighting the right enemy in that war. president obama marked the ninth year of war by honoring 24-year-old staff sergeant rob miller, who died two years a defending his comrades against insurgents. >> they heard his voice. he had been hit. but still he kept calling out enemy positions. >> reporter: his parents said miller believed in the mission. >> he believed he was working for a good cause. >> reporter: but nine years and 1200 lives later, critics say it's time to refocus america'
. >>> today marks nine years since the beginning of the war in afghanistan. the afghan government is now working on a deal with the taliban to try to end that battleand many americans wonder whether u.s. troops will really come home next year, as the president has compromised. nbc's tracie potts is on capitol ll. she joins us live. >> reporter: good morning. good morning, everyone. for the many families who have had loved ones to die in afghanistan, and there are hundreds of them...